RTK Launches Brand Legacy Program - Monday, November 14, 2011
Be among some of the most storied family histories in Kansas by preserving your brand, your heritage and your family legacy. Preserving Kansas’ ranching heritage is one purpose of the Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK). In keeping with this mission, we are excited to announce the creati (full story)
Preserving the Historic Hills - Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The early morning light this late spring Monday has pained the rolling Smoky Hills on both sides of K-140 a vivid green. Since 1967, the Walker family -- first Ray and then his son, Glenn, have grazed cattle in the pastures that cover these hills like a vast shag carpet. Now thanks to an easem (full story)
Conservation Easement Incentive Act Introduced - Friday, June 24, 2011
Over 250 U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation on May 24, 2011 to make the enhanced tax deduction for conservation easement donations a permanent law. Kansas Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins is an original co-sponsor of the bill, known as the Conservation Easement Incentive Act, or HR 1964 (full story)
Third-Graders Learn about Kansas Prairie - Friday, May 06, 2011
On Friday, May 6, Ranchland Trust of Kansas, in collaboration with the Kansas Foundation for Ag in the Classroom, demonstrated to over 700 third-grade students in USD 475-Junction City the "Power of the Prairie." "Our goal was to educate the third-graders about the tallgrass prairie and how (full story)
Environmental Stewardship - Sproul Ranch - 2010 Region VII Award Winner - Friday, August 13, 2010
Story by National Cattlemen's Foundation Sproul Ranch, owned by Bill and Peggy Sproul, Sedan, Kan., is a 2010 regional Environmental Stewardship Award winner. Representing Region VII * of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the Sprouls were recognized at a reception here last night (full story)